CarVerify

Free Car Check

R155 MVO

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,253 mi
Last recorded102,253 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 MVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 102,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front underbody sills rusted through outside prescribed area

Fail 7 Dec 2016 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front underbody sills rusted through outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear chassis rails corroded

nearside & offside front outer wheel archers holed non prescribed area

Fail 26 Oct 2015 98,836 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear chassis rails corroded

nsf & osf outer wheel arch holed non prescribed area

Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 May 2013 82,039 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2012 76,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine drive belt splitting/cracking

long travel handbrake

n/s o/s front discs pitted/corroded

o/s centre chassis slightly corroded

o/s rear chassis slightly corroded

slight corrosion n/s front top shock absorber mouting area

Pass 14 May 2011 70,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine drive belts becoming excess splitting/cracking

long travel handbrake

n/s o/s front wiper blades insecure

n/s o/s rear tyres splitting/cracking inbetween tread

o/s rear chassis + under body becoming excessively corroded

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2010 63,843 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,633 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,093 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R155 MVO is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R155 MVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R155 MVO?

You can check the full history of R155 MVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R155 MVO registered?

R155 MVO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R155 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 MVO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R155 MVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R155 MVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.